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Jill Fehrenbacher

Jill is the founder of Inhabitat, as well as a LEED-AP green designer and green design consultant. She created Inhabitat in 2005 as a way to catalog her search for new ideas to solve the world's most pressing problems through forward-thinking, high-tech, and environmentally conscious design. She currently resides in San Francisco, which so far has been good for her obsession with urban farming and vegan fast food. Follow Jill on Twitter at @jillfehr + Profile in the New York Times + Interview in Vogue + Profile in Paper Magazine
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INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Koen Olthuis of WaterStudio.nl talks about design for a Water World

In light of all the dire news related to climate change, rising sea levels and the natural disasters which have...

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A goodbye from Inhabitat founder Jill Fehrenbacher

After 12 years as the Editor-in-chief of Inhabitat.com, I say goodbye today -- as I step down from running Inhabitat...

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INTERVIEW: Architect David Benjamin on Building The World's First Mushroom Tower at PS1

What's the only room with no walls? If you guessed a MUSHROOM - you're right! Architect David Benjamin is flipping...

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5 surprisingly easy edible gardening projects for Spring

Spring has officially sprung and it's a great time to renew your connection to this beautiful planet we call home....

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INTERVIEW: With Bridgette Meinhold, Author of 'Urgent Architecture'

When artist, engineer and former Inhabitat Architecture Editor,  Bridgette Meinhold, heard about the earthquake...

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Why this city is waging a war on shamrocks

St. Patrick's day is here, and with the plastic shamrocks popping up in stores everywhere, it got me thinking about...

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3 edible mushrooms that are easy to find - and how to avoid the poisonous ones

There's no better way to enjoy rainy weather than to break out your Wellies and go mushroom-hunting in the forest....

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How stone can help you create a more sustainable home

From the pyramids at Giza, to Stonehenge, to Machu Picchu, it is no coincidence that all of the longest lasting...

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Calling all creative costume makers - enter the Inhabitots Green Halloween Costume Contest!

Are you making an out-of-the-box Halloween costume from scratch? If so, show it off on Inhabitots! Our annual Green...

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Biodesign Competition winners announced - algae takes center stage

When it comes to design, mother nature has a lot to teach us. The field of Biodesign has emerged as an exciting...

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9 questions with eco architect William McDonough on the future of agriculture

We’re excited about urban farming here at Inhabitat, and we’ve been following the work of green architect William...

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INTERVIEW: Inhabitat talks with NYC's 9/11 Memorial designer Michael Arad

No other event stands out in America's recent collective memory as clearly as the attacks on the World Trade Center...

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Last chance to score this kids cargo bike in our Inhabitots Back To School giveaway

It's that time of year when kids head back to school, and we're here to help kick off the back-to-school spirit...

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How to make coconut chia pudding

Have you ever spotted one of those cups of delicious chia pudding in Whole Foods, and then you look at the price...

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Pop-up shipping container farm puts a full acre of lettuce in your backyard

What if you'd love to start a farm but you live in the middle of a city with no access to arable land? A new rentable...

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Nation's first K-8 urban farm school teaches kids how to grow their own food

Children are the future of humanity - so if we want to cultivate a sustainable society where people are connected...

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14 surprisingly affordable pieces of modern furniture that won't break the bank

Onyxia Modern Sleeper Sofa Bed - $640   I can't believe the price on this elegant, utilitarian modern...

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ANNOUNCING: Urban Green - Inhabitat's new TV series with NYC Media

https://youtu.be/BeJn3VeCSRA In honor of Earth Month, we're thrilled to announce that we just launched a new...

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The Bardessono is Napa Valley's Newest Eco Resort and Spa

The Bardessono eco-resort is Napa Valley's newest luxury hotel, and it hits all of the green marks, from a gorgeous,...

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INTERVIEW: GM's Chief Engineer Pam Fletcher on the launch of the gamechanging new Chevy Bolt EV

Yesterday GM turned heads at CES with the launch of the groundbreaking 2017 Bolt electric vehicle, the first electric...

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Why is San Francisco spraying toxic pesticides in public parks and playgrounds?

San Francisco resident Victoria Hamman's beloved pup Barack died a few weeks ago from a horrific case of oral cancer....

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Inhabitat is hiring in San Francisco

Hey Inhabitat readers! Are any of you interested in working for an awesome online publication with passion, a...

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What kind of toxins are lurking in your mattress?

When we were kids we were scared of the monsters hiding under our bed, but as adults we should be more concerned...

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This water-filled lamp makes it rain in your home

If you thought water and lighting are two things that should never meet, you'll be pleasantly surprised by this...

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Tesla's Powerwall home battery is already sold out through 2016

Only a week has gone by since Elon Musk announced Tesla's new, much-hyped Powerwall home battery on April 30, and...

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VIDEO: Inhabitat Does BKLYN Designs 2014!

BKLYN Designs 2015 is fast approaching, and if you've never attended this exciting furniture show, see what it's...

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VIDEO: Inhabitat Sees Green at BKLYN Designs

BKLYN Designs, NYC's annual exhibition of Brooklyn-made furniture, is fast approaching, but if you can't wait for...

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HOW TO: Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit

Avocados are one of the wonderful fruits of summer. High in nutrition and flavor, nothing signals the start of...

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5 Tips to Make Your Home Safe, Green & Healthy from Zem Joaquin

You've all heard the tired mantras about changing your lightbulbs and recycling at home in order to save the planet...

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Portland architecture students build incredible outdoor stage from 520 recycled pallets

How do you design an outdoor music festival which leaves no trace? That was the goal of Pickathon founder Zale Schoenborn...

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